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Third Caledonian Modular school ordered to close over structural safety concerns

Buckton Fields Primary School in Northampton is the third school constructed by Caledonian Modular that has been ordered to close this week over structural safety concerns.

Second school built by Caledonian Modular shut down

A second modular-built school by the now defunct Caledonian Modular building firm, Caledonian Modular, has been forced to close.

Safety concerns lead to closure of £29m modular-built school

Pupils and teaching staff at modular-built Sir Frederick Gibberd College have been told that the school will close with immediate effect following an investigation by the Department of Education, which identified structural irregularities.

Laing O’Rourke suspends construction at Everton Stadium following death of worker

Construction has been suspended at Everton Stadium following the death of worker, 26, who sustained severe head injuries at the Bramley-Moore Dock site on Monday.

Network Rail hit with £1.2M fine following fatal maintenance incident

Network Rail has been fined £1.2m after an incident where a grandfather lost his life while carrying out maintenance duties.

5 ways health and safety can be improved with field management software

With 135 work-related accidents in 2022/23 alone, Re-flow explores the five ways that health and safety management can be improved with field management software.

Is the safety of construction workers at risk as unannounced HSE inspections decline?

With the number of unannounced HSE inspections at a record low, Jonathan White, legal and compliance director at National Accident Helpline, explores the urgent need for improved safety measures in the construction sector.

2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd fined £12,000 after bricklayer fractures skull

2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd has been fined £12,000 after a bricklayer fell through a stairwell and fractured his skull.

ORR urges Network Rail to tackle climate risks in 2023 safety report

The Office for Rail and Road (ORR) has urged Network Rail to make changes to mitigate the risks posed by climate change, in their 2023 health and safety report.

Hampshire plumber gets suspended sentence for carrying out unsafe gas work

A self-employed Hampshire plumber pretending to be Gas Safe registered has been given a suspended sentence of six months.

Face fit testing of respiratory protective equipment

Facepiece fit testing is a method of checking that tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment seals adequately to the face.

Wood panel manufacturer fined £100,000 after employee partially severs two fingers

A Welshpool manufacturing company that produces fit out components, such as wood panels, was fined £100,000 after an employee partially severed two fingers The employee...

Construction worker dies after incident at AWE Aldermaston

The individual was airlifted to hospital after a 'serious construction incident' at AWE Aldermaston on the 6th July, but sadly later passed away.

Construction sector records highest fatality rate with 45 deaths, according to HSE report

45 construction workers were killed due to work-related incidents, making it the sector with the highest fatality rate, according to latest HSE report.

Business park operator fined £13k after construction worker falls from roof

A business park operator in Runcorn has been fined £13,000 after a construction worker falls from roof.

Construction site health and safety standards

Discover the must-do tasks to ensure adequate construction site health and safety standards to protect your business and employees.

Figures reveal 465 incidents of abuse against Birmingham road workers

A new campaign has been launched by the Integrated Programme Alliance (IPA) to raise awareness of abuse against Birmingham road workers.

HSE to target wood dust exposure in site inspections to tackle occupational lung disease

Woodworking industries such as sawmilling, manufacture of composite boards, and carpentry are not taking measures to protect workers from the risks of wood dust exposure, according to the HSE.

Working in a heatwave: What are your rights?

There are no laws specifying when the temperature is too hot to work; however, employers have a duty of care to ensure adequate safety when working in a heatwave, or they can face a lawsuit.

Mental health in construction- why stress management is vital

With 91% of people working in construction feeling overwhelmed, mental health continues to be of chief concern. Premier Guarantee looks into how the sources of and ways to manage stress.

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